THE REFINING COMPANY IS AN INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FIRM HERE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS UNDERSTAND AND ACTIVATE THEIR OFFICE CONFIDENCE THROUGH STRENGTH-BASED DEVELOPMENT.

  • We teach.

    Curate and deliver live, interactive group training experiences focused on maximizing office relationships

  • We coach.

    Provide strengths-based coaching to individuals and teams interested in understanding how to articulate their professional brand

  • We Support.

    Facilitate in-person and virtual discussions; provide technical support for virtual meetings

  • We Train.

    Lead Trainer Improvement and Model Delivery classes for Learning and Development teams, teachers and coaches

brains behind the refining company

Breanna L. Jackson, MBA, SHRM-CP

"Her commitment to the growth and leadership development of employees from emerging leaders to executives is remarkable." - Steve L., Former Colleague

A strong HR leader and Gallup-certified Strengths coach, Breanna enjoys empowering audiences to create individual development plans that help them become the professionals they want to be by activating what she calls ‘office confidence.’  Office confidence is to unapologetically articulate your professional brand, value and strengths in the workplace to improve your career well-being.. Breanna encourages her clients to learn more about what they naturally do well and how to leverage that uniqueness in the workplace as a culture add and way to maximize relationships with colleagues and leaders. 

Breanna is a dynamic speaker whose energy is contagious. Her genuine excitement for the success of others is undeniable and a welcomed experience. Breanna's focus on strength-based development encourages her audiences to show up at work authentically and fearlessly. A breath of fresh air, Breanna's transparency and wit make her your workplace cheerleader you never knew you had.

In addition to leading The Refining Company, Breanna leads the strategic development and implementation of learning programs for the second largest county in Oregon. 

Because of her commitment to learning and development work, Breanna was named a 2022 Excellence in Learning & Performance Award recipient (TiER1 Performance).

Breanna graduated from Hampton University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Communications and in 2017, received her MBA from Concordia University (Portland, Oregon).